Optometrist
Boots UK Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Overview
As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll lead patient care using the latest technology, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and support your community with clinical excellence. Each day presents new opportunities for learning and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead clinics and deliver outstanding patient care
* Use advanced testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
* Provide enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
* Offer clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
* Collaborate with external healthcare professionals
* Keep your clinical knowledge up to date and share it with others
* Play a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift
Qualifications & Requirements
* Confident, compassionate, and focused on doing the right thing for patients
* GOC registered (or expected to be within 6 months)
* NHS performer number (or working towards it)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration
We’d Love If You Also Have
* Experience supporting enhanced services
* Strong understanding of local clinical networks
Career Growth
At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can progress in many directions – from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre‑reg development, to regional clinical leadership or professional training roles, or even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
* Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
* CPD days throughout the year
* Performance‑based quarterly bonus
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
* Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro‑rata)
* Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
* 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings
About Us
At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is crucial to us. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, you’ll be brilliant with Boots.
Next Steps
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part‑time, job share, and reasonable adjustments where needed. Successful candidates will complete the required pre‑employment checks.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
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